Brief election news
key electoral events
1123 days back
Only 15% of Ukrainians have a positive view of holding presidential or parliamentary elections in 2024, 64% have a negative view. The main reasons for the negative attitude: lack of money, legislative ban on elections and the safety of participants - Razumkov Center survey
1123 days back
Active Group survey: 55.9% of Ukrainians surveyed support voting in the Diya application if elections are held during martial law, 32.7% do not support. At the same time, 47.9% will trust the results of such elections, 37.9% will not
1123 days back
Active Group survey: 67.4% of Ukrainians surveyed consider it inappropriate to hold elections during martial law, only 23.3% support such a decision. 57.5% support the re-election of the Verkhovna Rada in the near future, 43.8% - local authorities, 17.8% - the president
1123 days back
Vladimir Zelensky said that he would not seek a second term after the end of the war: “If the war had continued - yes, if the war had ended - no. I cannot run away during the war.”
1129 days back
CEC: Mid-term elections to the Verkhovna Rada to elect a new people's deputy instead of People's Deputy Andrei Ivanchuk, who died in September, will not be called. During the fifth year of the Verkhovna Rada's powers and during martial law, midterm elections are not held
1129 days back
Vladimir Zelensky: The situation is difficult, but elections in Ukraine can take place if the parliament manages to solve all the problems of ensuring access to voting. It is important to organize elections in a safe way for people to go to vote without being attacked. We have this task, but if our country manages to make changes to the laws, then elections will be held in Ukraine
1134 days back
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak: Today there is no pressure on us from any country regarding the elections. But we are smart people, we see that in the USA, for example, even during the war there were elections, therefore, in principle, we need to look at when there is an opportunity to hold elections and not forget about it
1138 days back
Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Elena Kondratyuk: “When rights and freedoms are limited during martial law, holding elections that, on the contrary, require respect for all democratic rights and freedoms, is nonsense. I don’t see electorally that these elections will radically change the situation now.”
1139 days back
Elena Zelenskaya on Vladimir Zelensky’s participation in the elections for CBS News: I don’t know whether he made this decision or not. This will depend on the situation in the country and the possibility of organizing free and fair elections. However, if he feels that Ukrainian society no longer wants him to be president, he probably won't run. But I will support him no matter what decision he makes
1139 days back
People's Deputy of the last three convocations Andrei Ivanchuk has died. According to preliminary data, the cause of death is a blood clot. Ivanchuk was a member of the Dovira deputy group. At the last elections he was elected as a self-nominated candidate in the 88th district (Kolomaia)
1141 days back
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi: "The question of elections due to security is not relevant today. The law prohibits holding certain elections during wartime. I am absolutely ready. But security is a difficult element of holding elections."
1144 days back
Insiders from People's Deputy Alexey Goncharenko on the elections: "The United States insists on elections in Ukraine. It is important for them to confirm the legitimacy of the President of Ukraine. Especially considering that there will be elections in Russia in March. There is talk that elections should be held in the spring, in March or May 2024. But it will definitely be clear as soon as Zelensky returns from the USA"
1145 days back
RBC Ukraine sources in the presidential circle: As of now, the issue of holding elections next spring has not yet been resolved. Many still estimate the chances as 50/50.
1145 days back
Sources from RBC Ukraine: President Vladimir Zelensky was quite close to dissolving the Verkhovna Rada in the summer and holding elections. It was planned to announce this on statehood day, July 28, but Zelensky did not dare to do this
1145 days back
More than 100 public organizations signed a statement about the impossibility of holding elections during the active phase of the war and call on international partners to increase support for Ukraine so that the war ends with a speedy victory and democratic elections become possible - the text of the statement on the website of the Civic Network "Opora"
1147 days back
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Innovation Mykhailo Fedorov: Ukraine is not working on the elections at the "Diya" app. There are no informal tasks. We are not working on viborami in Diya. And the CEC does not deal with this, and the parliament does not consider laws
1148 days back
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal: If partners find a format, how to ensure their presence. The key for us is recognition of the election result. If Ukrainians give their lives for democracy, then elections in war conditions must be democratically recognized. This is a priority. If we can provide it together with our partners, we can talk about this topic, research it, look for solutions and options
1148 days back
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal: The Cabinet of Ministers is not an elected body, so the government is least interested in elections. There are no funds allocated for elections in next year's budget. We do not have legal and physical mechanisms, or an understanding of how to carry them out in a war. And, frankly, no one worked on them, because we have a different priority - to liberate our land, and then talk about elections
1149 days back
According to People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the draft state budget for 2024 does not include expenses for holding elections. Thus, as of today, there are no plans to hold elections in 2024, although changes to the budget may be made at any time
1150 days back
The Central Election Commission noted the illegality of the pseudo-elections that were organized and conducted by the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine on September 10. Their results are insignificant, and the pseudo-representative occupation authorities and their officials elected in this way are illegitimate - CEC press service
1150 days back
RBC Ukraine: “The issue of presidential and parliamentary elections was raised during the last visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Americans emphasized that they are not exerting any pressure on Ukraine in this regard; whether to hold elections or not is Kiev’s sovereign decision; they are only ready to provide, if necessary, the help you need"
1153 days back
We strongly reject this futile attempt by Russia to legitimize or normalize its illegal military control and attempt to annex part of the Ukrainian territories condemned in the UN General Assembly Resolution adopted on October 12, 2022. This is another clear violation of international law, including the UN Charter, the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine - EU High Representative Josep Borrell
1153 days back
The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation stated that during the “elections” of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Ukraine on September 10, Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, won. Party results by region: Kherson region - 75%, Zaporozhye region - 80%, "LPR" - 74.4%, "DPR" - 80%
1156 days back
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Anyone who supports the sham Russian elections in Ukraine on September 10, including so-called "international observers", may be subject to sanctions and visa restrictions from the United States of America
1156 days back
Vladimir Zelensky allowed online elections for Ukrainians abroad: For people abroad to vote, we must use the infrastructure of other states. Or we should conduct elections online there. Here I have a question for our partners: do you recognize these elections online? Here I have a question for our parliament: will you vote for changing the electoral code?
1156 days back
Vladimir Zelensky: Regarding the elections, we are ready. If our people need it. I'm ready for the elections. But this is not a question of democracy, but of security. For us, the main thing is not to hold elections, but to have these elections recognized by the world, because we are a democratic country
1158 days back
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets: Every day I receive signals that citizens of Ukraine in the occupied territories are visited, at gunpoint they are not just forced to participate in the elections, but they are directly told that they will vote for United Russia. All this is accompanied by additional pressure and the distribution of Russian passports.
1123 days back
Only 15% of Ukrainians have a positive view of holding presidential or parliamentary elections in 2024, 64% have a negative view. The main reasons for the negative attitude: lack of money, legislative ban on elections and the safety of participants - Razumkov Center survey
1123 days back
Active Group survey: 55.9% of Ukrainians surveyed support voting in the Diya application if elections are held during martial law, 32.7% do not support. At the same time, 47.9% will trust the results of such elections, 37.9% will not
1123 days back
Active Group survey: 67.4% of Ukrainians surveyed consider it inappropriate to hold elections during martial law, only 23.3% support such a decision. 57.5% support the re-election of the Verkhovna Rada in the near future, 43.8% - local authorities, 17.8% - the president
1123 days back
Vladimir Zelensky said that he would not seek a second term after the end of the war: “If the war had continued - yes, if the war had ended - no. I cannot run away during the war.”
1129 days back
CEC: Mid-term elections to the Verkhovna Rada to elect a new people's deputy instead of People's Deputy Andrei Ivanchuk, who died in September, will not be called. During the fifth year of the Verkhovna Rada's powers and during martial law, midterm elections are not held
1129 days back
Vladimir Zelensky: The situation is difficult, but elections in Ukraine can take place if the parliament manages to solve all the problems of ensuring access to voting. It is important to organize elections in a safe way for people to go to vote without being attacked. We have this task, but if our country manages to make changes to the laws, then elections will be held in Ukraine
1134 days back
Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak: Today there is no pressure on us from any country regarding the elections. But we are smart people, we see that in the USA, for example, even during the war there were elections, therefore, in principle, we need to look at when there is an opportunity to hold elections and not forget about it
1138 days back
Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Elena Kondratyuk: “When rights and freedoms are limited during martial law, holding elections that, on the contrary, require respect for all democratic rights and freedoms, is nonsense. I don’t see electorally that these elections will radically change the situation now.”
1139 days back
Elena Zelenskaya on Vladimir Zelensky’s participation in the elections for CBS News: I don’t know whether he made this decision or not. This will depend on the situation in the country and the possibility of organizing free and fair elections. However, if he feels that Ukrainian society no longer wants him to be president, he probably won't run. But I will support him no matter what decision he makes
1139 days back
People's Deputy of the last three convocations Andrei Ivanchuk has died. According to preliminary data, the cause of death is a blood clot. Ivanchuk was a member of the Dovira deputy group. At the last elections he was elected as a self-nominated candidate in the 88th district (Kolomaia)
1141 days back
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi: "The question of elections due to security is not relevant today. The law prohibits holding certain elections during wartime. I am absolutely ready. But security is a difficult element of holding elections."
1144 days back
Insiders from People's Deputy Alexey Goncharenko on the elections: "The United States insists on elections in Ukraine. It is important for them to confirm the legitimacy of the President of Ukraine. Especially considering that there will be elections in Russia in March. There is talk that elections should be held in the spring, in March or May 2024. But it will definitely be clear as soon as Zelensky returns from the USA"
1145 days back
RBC Ukraine sources in the presidential circle: As of now, the issue of holding elections next spring has not yet been resolved. Many still estimate the chances as 50/50.
1145 days back
Sources from RBC Ukraine: President Vladimir Zelensky was quite close to dissolving the Verkhovna Rada in the summer and holding elections. It was planned to announce this on statehood day, July 28, but Zelensky did not dare to do this
1145 days back
More than 100 public organizations signed a statement about the impossibility of holding elections during the active phase of the war and call on international partners to increase support for Ukraine so that the war ends with a speedy victory and democratic elections become possible - the text of the statement on the website of the Civic Network "Opora"
1147 days back
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Innovation Mykhailo Fedorov: Ukraine is not working on the elections at the "Diya" app. There are no informal tasks. We are not working on viborami in Diya. And the CEC does not deal with this, and the parliament does not consider laws
1148 days back
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal: If partners find a format, how to ensure their presence. The key for us is recognition of the election result. If Ukrainians give their lives for democracy, then elections in war conditions must be democratically recognized. This is a priority. If we can provide it together with our partners, we can talk about this topic, research it, look for solutions and options
1148 days back
Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal: The Cabinet of Ministers is not an elected body, so the government is least interested in elections. There are no funds allocated for elections in next year's budget. We do not have legal and physical mechanisms, or an understanding of how to carry them out in a war. And, frankly, no one worked on them, because we have a different priority - to liberate our land, and then talk about elections
1149 days back
According to People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the draft state budget for 2024 does not include expenses for holding elections. Thus, as of today, there are no plans to hold elections in 2024, although changes to the budget may be made at any time
1150 days back
The Central Election Commission noted the illegality of the pseudo-elections that were organized and conducted by the Russian Federation in the temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine on September 10. Their results are insignificant, and the pseudo-representative occupation authorities and their officials elected in this way are illegitimate - CEC press service
1150 days back
RBC Ukraine: “The issue of presidential and parliamentary elections was raised during the last visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The Americans emphasized that they are not exerting any pressure on Ukraine in this regard; whether to hold elections or not is Kiev’s sovereign decision; they are only ready to provide, if necessary, the help you need"
1153 days back
We strongly reject this futile attempt by Russia to legitimize or normalize its illegal military control and attempt to annex part of the Ukrainian territories condemned in the UN General Assembly Resolution adopted on October 12, 2022. This is another clear violation of international law, including the UN Charter, the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine - EU High Representative Josep Borrell
1153 days back
The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation stated that during the “elections” of the Russian Federation in the occupied territories of Ukraine on September 10, Vladimir Putin’s party, United Russia, won. Party results by region: Kherson region - 75%, Zaporozhye region - 80%, "LPR" - 74.4%, "DPR" - 80%
1156 days back
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Anyone who supports the sham Russian elections in Ukraine on September 10, including so-called "international observers", may be subject to sanctions and visa restrictions from the United States of America
1156 days back
Vladimir Zelensky allowed online elections for Ukrainians abroad: For people abroad to vote, we must use the infrastructure of other states. Or we should conduct elections online there. Here I have a question for our partners: do you recognize these elections online? Here I have a question for our parliament: will you vote for changing the electoral code?
1156 days back
Vladimir Zelensky: Regarding the elections, we are ready. If our people need it. I'm ready for the elections. But this is not a question of democracy, but of security. For us, the main thing is not to hold elections, but to have these elections recognized by the world, because we are a democratic country
1158 days back
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets: Every day I receive signals that citizens of Ukraine in the occupied territories are visited, at gunpoint they are not just forced to participate in the elections, but they are directly told that they will vote for United Russia. All this is accompanied by additional pressure and the distribution of Russian passports.
